Finding the Third Proportional to 247,342 and 529,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 247,342 and 529,730 is: 1,134,517.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
247,342 : 529,730 = 529,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
247,342/529,730 = 529,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
247,342x = 529,730 × 529,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
247,342x = 280,613,872,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,613,872,900/247,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,134,517.68
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